Slough · England
Hog roast hire in SL3
Planning an event in SL3? We cover Langley, Datchet and Ditton and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Planning an event in SL3?
Areas within SL3
- Langley
- Datchet
- Ditton
- Poyle
- Colnbrook
- George Green
- Horton
- Longford
- Middlegreen
- Fulmer
- Myrke
- Brands Hill
- Slough
- Upton
- Stoke Poges
- Wexham Court
- Wexham Street
- Sunnymeads
What we do in SL3
- Wedding hog roast
- Hog roast hire
- Christmas parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Funerals and wakes
- Corporate and staff days
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Across Slough
Towns and villages in Slough
Every area we cover
Hog roast hire across SL3
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in SL3, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for work summer parties and festive gatherings.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Pricing in SL3
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for SL3, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Around Langley
We set up the roaster for events around Ditton Park, Langley Academy and Upton Court Grammar School. Also close by are The Langley Academy Primary (within half a mile south), St Mary the Virgin Church (less than half a mile west) and The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Langley is Langley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (2.6 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Uxbridge Moor.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles west)
A hog roast across SL3: what to know
SL3 covers everything from Langley, Upton and Datchet to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Langley: If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Langley station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Langley Academy Primary, can book a hog roast stall. Evenings in Langley stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Common questions in SL3
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you travel across Slough?
All of Slough is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cover SL3?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, SL3 and the rest of Slough included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away